YourLiebherrCareer: Painter (Industrial)

Liebherr•Newport News, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Painter is responsible for the application of protective coatings on equipment, components, and tooling as necessary. This position is not eligible for sponsorship, and applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. The role involves painting fabricated or purchased components using airless and air-assisted airless spraying methods, applying specialty coatings, and rebuilding spray equipment. The painter must understand customer requirements, proper paint mil-thickness, and material mixing ratios. Knowledge of all products used within the department and proper handling of hazardous materials according to SDS are essential. The use and certification of a forklift, gantry, or scissor lift may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to pass respirator test.

Responsibilities

Paints fabricated or purchased components using minimum required material, without rework on a regular basis; primary methods used are airless and air-assisted airless spraying.
Applies “specialty” coatings, i.e., anti-skid, decals, etc. as needed.
Rebuilds pump head/legs/spray guns as needed.
Knows all customer requirements, i.e., colors, anti-skid coatings, etc.
Applies paint in the proper mil-thickness.
Knows “solids” and is able to explain the importance.
Works on spray guns i.e., rebuilds air assist gun, g-10 type gun, and conventional cup gun.
Mixes properly materials to the correct ratio.
Knows needed materials and labor-hour requirements per job.
Knows all products used within the department.
Handles Hazardous Materials according to SDS.
Knowledge and discipline of correct PPE according to activity.
May Require Forklift/ Gantry/ Scissor lift use and certification.